Art of the Cocktail: A Tasting Experience

Join us for an immersive, guided journey through the structure of classic cocktails — designed to help you understand why great drinks work, not just how to make them.

This experience breaks cocktails down into their core styles, exploring balance, dilution, aroma, and technique through hands-on tasting and storytelling. Whether you’re new to cocktails or already experimenting at home, you’ll leave with a clearer framework for building better drinks with confidence.

We’ll begin with a brief introduction and a short story on craft cocktails and their evolution, then move through four foundational cocktail styles:

• The Sour – citrus-driven drinks focused on balance and brightness
• The Highball – tall, refreshing classics that highlight dilution and carbonation
• Spirit-Forward – stirred cocktails where aroma, texture, and technique take center stage
• The Old-Fashioned – bold, classic builds introducing bitterness and complexity

Each segment includes guided tasting, practical insights, and approachable techniques you can apply immediately. We’ll wrap up with a final pour to celebrate what you’ve learned and how it can shape the way you enjoy cocktails going forward.

Relaxed, educational, and intentionally paced, this experience is as much about understanding as it is about enjoying the drink in your glass.

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VOX Residences, 3333 La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

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